31 January 2014

recipe: hearty, healthy italian chicken stew

I have something delicious for you. A healthy, hearty stew that is husband approved and takes about ten minutes to prep and you're going to love it. The best part is that you can adjust it to your liking. Want to go vegetarian? Leave out the chicken and add in some quinoa. Are your picky little people against all forms of potato apart from french fries? Sub in some pasta. This really is an easy, tasty, versatile meal that will please just about any palate.

Heat your olive oil in a stockpot and add in the onion, carrots and celery. Saute until just tender, about five minutes. Add in the tomatoes, potatoes, water, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper and chicken. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are soft. Add in chopped basil and kidney beans, cover, and continue to simmer for ten minutes to incorporate all the flavors.

Dish into serving bowls and top with parmesan.

Serve with warm crusty bread and butter, and nice green salad, and enjoy!